Sirfetch'd - The Long Requested Evolution to Farfetch'd [ + Potential Movesets]After 20 years of fan requests, the wild duck pokemon, Farfetch'd, has finally received an evolution in the form of Sirfetch'd. The new pokemon is an evolution to Farfetch'd, only available in Pokemon Sword. Throughout its existence, Farfetch'd has been a pokemon loved by many but one which severely lacks the stats to be used in battle. In Gen 7, even after a 25 point boost to its base attack, it has a measly base stat total of 377, with its highest stat reaching only 90.
Sirfetch'd wields a lance-shaped leek and a leafy shield, presumably giving it strong physical attack and potentially high physical defence. Using its evolved weapon, it gains access to 'Meteor Assault', a move that inflicts hefty damage but results in the pokemon having to recharge during the next turn; this is similar to Giga Impact and Hyper Beam. Sirfetch'd is a mono fighting type pokemon, retaining neither of Farfetch'd original typings. Furthermore, it gains the steadfast ability, which increase its speed stat by one stage when the pokemon flinches. This could potentially make it useful for VGC formats, where fake out users are plentiful. Due to Sirfetch'd being an evolution and not just an alternative form, it will have access to Farfetch'd's surprisingly strong move pool. Knock Off allows it to deal super effective damage to ghost types, which are immune to its STAB fighting attacks. Additionally, Poison Jab takes care of fairy type pokemon, one of the best counters to fighting types. For boosting moves, Agility and Swords Dance will be viable options, allowing Sirfetch'd to double either its speed or attack. Also, it can use Defog, one of the strongest moves in competitive pokemon, to clear the field of all hazards; this will be used best on turns when the opponent switches. Possible Moveset for Singles Sirfetch'd: -[Strongest fighting move available, e.g. Close Combat or Superpower] -Poison Jab -Knock Off -Swords Dance or Agility for boosting sets, Quick attack for choice item sets Possible Moveset for Doubles Sirfetch'd: -[Strongest fighting move available, e.g. Close Combat or Superpower] -Poison Jab -Protect -Tailwind If you'd like to see more of my content, follow me on Twitter (@ReactionGaming3), where I post all articles and other work. Reveal trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqSOk89788 Sources: https://thegamehaus.com/pokemon/farfetchd-evolution-sirfetchd-revealed-for-pokemon-sword-and-shield/2019/09/18/ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sirfetch%27d_(Pokémon) https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Farfetch%27d_(Pokémon) Image from the Sirfetch'd Reveal Trailer
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